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May. 31, 2008
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NORM: First lady may be kicking up heels

NORM CLARKE
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DJ Lark Williams has a new role.



First lady Dawn Gibbons might make a red carpet showing at Palms Place today.

Jessica Simpson may not be the most sought-after blonde on the red carpet tonight at the grand opening of the Palms Place Hotel & Spa.

Britney Spears? Nope.

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    • Rumor has it Nevada first lady Dawn Gibbons will be in stilettos -- instead of tossing them -- after making headlines this week by accusing her husband, Gov. Jim Gibbons, of an extramarital affair.

    The first lady, I hear, may not be the only surprise on the red carpet, which begins at 9 p.m. at the main entrance of Palms Place, the new $400 million tower. The public is invited.

    A court document filed on Dawn Gibbons' behalf Wednesday in Washoe County Family Court characterized the first lady as a "castaway wife" while the governor "succumbed to the seduction" of another woman.

    She is seeking to have the governor's divorce proceedings, recently sealed by a judge, conducted in public.

    Taking a glamorous turn on the red carpet is almost guaranteed to keep her among the top news stories.

    STUPAK HOSPITALIZED

    Local gaming legend Bob Stupak, who left his mark on Las Vegas in more ways than creating The Stratosphere, is in fair condition after abdominal surgery at University Medical Center.

    Stupak, 66, has been battling leukemia for more than a year, a source close to the family said.

    He underwent surgery Wednesday.

    A high-stakes bettor and an even bigger dreamer, Stupak parlayed the tiny Vegas World into the 1,149-foot Stratosphere, one of the tallest structures in the United States.

    THE SCENE AND HEARD

    The phones at the call center at Planet Hollywood Resort were abuzz over UFOs early Friday. Callers were curious about the UFO convention footage that appeared on the marquee video screen. Turns out it was part of the 2 a.m.-6 a.m. filming of the movie "Race to Witch Mountain." Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was shooting scenes in front of Planet Hollywood Resort with co-star Carla Gugino while extras in alien costumes jammed the lobby. ...

    Radio and TV personality Lark Williams has just completed filming her role as a brothel madame in an upcoming horror film. "Dark Moon Rising" is in production in Pahrump, with principal photography scheduled for completion next month. The cast includes Max Ryan, who is also co-producing; Maria Conchita Alonso, Chris Mulkey and Billy Drago. Williams' role fell to her when Jacqueline Bissett had a scheduling conflict. Williams took a hiatus from her deejay job at KXPT-FM, 97.1 to do the movie and has been bitten by the acting bug to the point that she's exploring more opportunities.

    SIGHTINGS

    Shannon Elizabeth of "Dancing With the Stars," working on a photo shoot at various locations in the Hard Rock Hotel on Friday.

    THE PUNCH LINE

    "Hillary Clinton still doing very well in one state: the state of denial." -- Jay Leno

    Norm Clarke can be reached at (702) 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com.



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    cat wrote on May 31, 2008 03:37 PM: Dawn I don't care!IT,s your divorce not mine! Grow up!


    howard wrote on May 31, 2008 11:03 AM: Karma, do you think if she had anything on Jimmy he wouldn't have paid her off big time or agreed to stay in a sham marriage? I just think if she really had him he is not stupid enough to give her the boot. I think she is trying to use this to restart her meager political career.


    Karma wrote on May 31, 2008 10:23 AM: Dawn should two step over to the feds.

    He who get there first gets the best deal.


    Michelle Davis wrote on May 31, 2008 09:54 AM: This story of the Gibbons divorce is getting VERY interesting. I heard that the people at ABC are thinking about booking Dawn on "The View" when it comes to Vegas in June. That would be something.


    howard wrote on May 31, 2008 09:13 AM: When are Dawn's 15 minutes of fame up? Face it honey, you hooked up with this guy when your own political career was going no where. Now you made it to first lady of the state on his coat tails and he is kicking you to the curb. In one last desperate act of self importance you are using your divorce to get some free pub from journalists that don't like your ex-husbands politics. When your 15 minutes is up they are also going to kick you to the curb just like Cindy Sheehan. Then you can sit around and whine about how unfair it all is. Enjoy your last few days in the public eye. Maybe you can hook up with Kathleen Augustine's ex-husband.


    Jack wrote on May 31, 2008 09:05 AM: If she had kicked up her heels more when she was with Jim, Dawn might still be married. She is a disgusting old has been with her eye on some money and fame.


    BIRD wrote on May 31, 2008 08:47 AM: LARK IN A MOVIE.

    GIVE ME A BREAK SHE'S SO DUMB


    BIRD wrote on May 31, 2008 08:46 AM: LARK IN A MOVIE.
    GIVE ME A BREAK SHE'S SO DUMB


    Helen Weils wrote on May 31, 2008 07:05 AM: Jim Gibbons has lived apart from his
    wife for years. It's no big secret they haven't gotten along for a long time. He shouldn't be forced to stay married if he doesn't love her. She is and has always been an opportunist and
    coattail hanger. Time for her to move out, she wasn't elected, Jim was.


    Jim wrote on May 31, 2008 06:55 AM: Mark f.,
    THAT IS INTERESTING IT TOOK ABOUT 12 YEARS FOR YOUR COMMENTS TO BE POSTED HERE. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU ARE AWARE OR NOT BUT BILL CLINTON IS ALREADY OUT OF OFFICE, HIS WIFE HILLARY IS RUNNING THOUGH, AND I AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT BILL AND THE SAME GOES FOR THE WIFE, BOTH ARE HABITUAL LIARS CHEATS AND SO VERY DECEPTIVE.


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